We are looking for ministers to take turns to help 

• coordinate/organize
• find speakers or entertainment
• setup (Wednesday afternoon before the lunch)
• bake desserts
• cleanup

The luncheons are scheduled the first Thursday of the months of September – May/June. Please find it in your hearts to minister to this wonderful group of our faith community. If interested and need more information contact Pamela Keating pamela@st-irene.org 630-393-2400 x120 or Anna Saake annasaake1960@gmail.com  630-456-0644.

This season will run from September 12-December 10 and be facilitated by Bob Heipp. It will include weekly videos on The Creed - Part 1: The Father using the Catechism of the Catholic Church. You are invited to follow along with us this season, utilizing our workbook download. Journal along each week reflecting on God's presence in your life. For questions, contact Bob on 331-266-4422.

Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disabilities Drive continues through October.  Please visit the GoFund.Me page link below that has been setup for donations during the month of October.

The proceeds from this raffle will support the Illinois Vocations Program and needy families in our community. Raffle books will be available for purchase during hospitality or you can contact Jeff or Laurie Schmitz.

2025 marks the 9th year St. Irene and St. Thomas are coming together to pray in the Fatima Public Rosary Prayer Rally, Saturday, Oct. 11th at 12pm.  As we pray the Glorious Mysteries, we will join with over 20,000 other Prayer Chains created across the country to honor the 109th Anniversary of Our Lady’s Appearances.  All past participants will agree this 45-minute Prayer Event is a most blessed experience. There are 11 Prayer Stations to choose from, set up along a route connecting both parishes. We’ll continue to pray the Rosario en español at Station #7 for anyone interested.  Please join us in responding to the pleas of Our Lord and Blessed Mother, as we pray for World Peace, Reparation of sins, and Conversion of sinners. To receive the Prayer Packet (via email) … register at fatimarosaryrally@gmail.com or call Jeannette Clark @ 630-292-9349.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary in October? Come to any of our weekend Masses on October 11-12, to receive a blessing. Then join us for hospitality after Mass!

Please note that the Parish office will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for the Columbus Day Holiday. There will still be daily Mass at the regular time of 8:00 am.

Prayer Shawl and Cap’ture the Spirit Ministry Meeting October 15, 6:30pm in the Mobiles. Anyone interested in knitting or crochet join us. We will share patterns and help with how to’s. Bring any finished items to donate as well. For more information, please contact Paula Peterson 630-319-3998 ppeterson1085@gmail.com or Cathy Kott 630-393-9543 cakott1210@att.net

For all of us in need of Anointing of the Sick, we will have a special mass with the sacrament on Saturday, October 18 at 11:00am followed by Hospitality in the ACL

Men, women, and children (12 and up) come join in the fun, Saturday, October 18, 6:00pm-9:00pm in the Activity Center Lower Level. No need to know how to play! For information contact Cathy Kott, cakott1210@att.net or 630-393-9543.

Join us for Liturgy of the Word for Children on Sunday, October 19 at 10:00am Mass.

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Pamela Keating 630-393-2400 x120.

On Sunday, October 19 after 10:00am Mass, join us for food, fun, and faith in the Mobiles!

Who are the Lay Carmelites? Would you like to strengthen your friendship with Jesus? Deepen your relationship with Mary? Perhaps you are being called to be a Lay Carmelite. A Lay Carmelite community meets monthly at St. Irene Parish. Anyone who is interested in learning more can contact Debbie Andrle at 708-363-1753 or by email at debbie.andrle24@gmail.com. The next meeting is October 19 at 1:30pm.

The Little Flowers Girls’ Club is a program whose goal is to provide young Catholic Girls, ages five and up, with an opportunity to gather and learn about their Catholic heritage, faith, and tradition. Next meeting is Monday, October 20 at 6:00pm in the Mobiles.  

St. Irene's Lunch Bunch Ministry, Thursday, November 6 at 11:30am in the ACL. Please join us for lunch and an activity. Look to the bulletin and Flock Notes for the theme of this month's luncheon.

Please RSVP no later than November 2 to Carrie Beale at 630-997-3276 or starfire56@comcast.net

The Knights of Columbus "Feed My Starving Children" Volunteer Food Packing Event on Saturday, November 1 at 9:00am-10:45am. Come join the Knights and other parishioners at the Aurora location. 

St. Irene Parish cordially invites you and your family to celebrate our Faithful departed at the Weekend Masses, November 1-2, 2025. To commemorate our faithful departed, bring a framed photo of your loved one to be displayed. Place your photo in the bin by the reception desk in the Narthex. For information please call 630-393-2400.

On the evening before his Passion and Death, Jesus asked his sleepy apostles to pray quietly with him in the Garden of Gethsemane, “Could you not keep watch with me for one hour?”   On November 7 at 7:00pm, we will celebrate our First Friday Holy Hour with Exposition of the Holy Eucharist and Benediction. For those who would like to extend the Hour, the parish rosary group will pray the rosary at 6:30 PM.

For singers and instrumentalists in grade 5-12. Rehearsing Sundays, November 9 and 16, following 8:00am Mass. Sing at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, November 23.

Ring out your thanks! Join our Handbell choir! Rehearsals, Mondays 6:15-7:15pm November 10, 17, and 24. Play at the 9:00am Mass on Thanksgiving and the 10:00am Mass on November 30.